Apps for Office and SharePoint SDK

The Apps for Office and SharePoint software development kit (SDK) contains conceptual overviews, how-tos, code samples, and references to guide you in developing apps for Office and apps for SharePoint.

The Apps for Office and SharePoint software development kit (SDK) includes documentation and code samples to help you develop and publish apps for Office and apps for SharePoint.

For more information, visit the Apps for Office and SharePoint Developer Center on the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN): http://msdn.microsoft.com/office/apps. Visit frequently to learn about recently published content; to view essential getting-started content; to view videos and screencasts; to get connected to instructor-led training and other learning resources; and to find community resources such as MSDN forums, newsgroups, MVP blogs, and much more.

The SDK also includes many code samples that address common customization scenarios and solution building blocks. Check MSDN Developer Code Samples for other code samples.

The SDK does not require additional applications to install the files. However, to open the documentation, you must have Document Explorer 2005 installed, which you probably do if you have Visual Studio installed. If you do not, the setup program for the SDK provides a link from which you can download Document Explorer.

Popular downloads

Install this compatibility pack if you would like to open, edit, and save documents, workbooks, and presentations that were created in the newer versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Scroll down to see instructions and system requirements.

This download allows you to export and save to the PDF and XPS formats in eight 2007 Microsoft Office programs. It also allows you to send as e-mail attachment in the PDF and XPS formats in a subset of these programs.